The Cry of the Elders

Name: The Cry of the Elders
Author: Harry Graham

This novel explores themes of morality and justice through a series of gruesome murders committed by an elderly man who targets those he believes have escaped punishment for their crimes. The story delves into the complexities of human nature, raising questions about the nature of evil and the role of society in shaping individual behavior.

By Harry Graham · First published 1908 · Genre: Satire, Poetry, Social Commentary · 709 words

First lines

[With steady but increasing pace the world is approaching a point at which the cleverness of the young will amount to a social problem. Already things are getting uncomfortable for persons of age and sobriety, whose notion of happiness is to ruminate a few solid and simple ideas in freedom from disturbance. -- _Macmillan's Magazine._]

O my Children, do you hear your elders sighing? Do you wonder that senility should find Your encyclopaedic knowledge somewhat trying To the ordinary mind? In the heyday of a former generation, Some respect for our intelligence was shown; And it's hard for us to cotton To the fact that _you've_ forgotten More than _we_ have ever known!

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Work type: Short story
Author: Harry Graham
Date: 1908 CE
Language: English
Genres: Satire, Poetry, Social Commentary, Humor, Cultural Criticism
Length: 709 words
Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Satire — The work uses humor and irony to critique the generational gap and the perceived decline in respect for elders.
Poetry — The text is structured in verse form, employing rhyme and meter to convey its themes.
Social Commentary — The narrative addresses societal changes and the evolving dynamics between generations.
Humor — The work employs wit and comedic elements to highlight the absurdities in generational interactions.